Junior Accountant

Mérieux Nutrisciences; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A public health company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Accountant to support financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum diploma in Finance, strong MS Excel skills, and a keen attention to detail. Responsibilities include capturing AP invoices and reconciling supplier accounts. Join a diverse team dedicated to making food systems safer and healthier.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented team player eager to learn.
• Ability to manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Good understanding of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Capture AP invoices.
• Analysis of open orders.
• Reconcile supplier accounts.
• Process and submission of weekly payments.
• Recon supplier invoices to GRV and PO.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance (minimum diploma)

Job description

Cape TownRegularMERIEUX NUTRISCIENCESAs a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable.

Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods.

External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join usYOUR DAY TO DAY LIFEWe are looking for a Junior Accountant in 7 WARRINGTON ROAD, CLAREMONT, CT, WESTERN CAPE

Your mission will be to : Are you an enthusiastic, analytical-minded individual with above-average organisational skills and a keen interest in finance?

A detail-oriented team player who can multi-task and is eager to learn from the best of them?

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification (3 year) in Finance (minimum diploma)
• Qualified individual who is willing to learn, and is not afraid of high volume environment
• Solid understanding accounting principles
• Ability to manage accounting figures and financial records is an added advantage
• MS Excel knowledge and proven ability
• Good understanding of procurement processes from PO to payment required
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Capture AP invoices
• Analysis of open orders
• Reconcile Supplier accounts
• Process and submission of Weekly payments
• Recon supplier invoices to GRV and PO

Your profile

Tertiary qualification (3 year) in Finance (minimum diploma)

MS Excel knowledge and proven ability

Why join us?

Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders. Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise. Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them. Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences. Because you would grow in an international group of more than

Ready for the journey?